Album: Slide It In by Whitesnake (1984)
Genre: Classic Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Gritty
Record Label: Rhino
Format: Album

Description: Slide It In is the sixth studio album by British hard rock band Whitesnake, released in 1984. It was the first Whitesnake album to be released by Geffen Records in the US, but was remixed for the release there. Because of this, two different editions of the album exist, each with its own unique qualities. It was their fourth top 10 album in the UK, peaking at number 9. In 1988 the album re-entered the US charts due to the success of the self-titled Whitesnake album (1987 in Europe), and is certified double platinum. It was the final Whitesnake recording to use the band's original "snake" logo.

Artist Background: Whitesnake are an English hard rock band formed in London in 1978. The group was originally put together as the backing band for singer David Coverdale, who had recently left Deep Purple. Though the band quickly developed into their own entity, Coverdale is the only constant member throughout their history. Whitesnake enjoyed much success in the UK, Europe and Japan through their early years. Their albums Ready an' Willing, Come an' Get It and Saints & Sinners all reached the top ten on the U... Part of the Middlesbrough, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Classic Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: David Coverdale, Winger, Dokken, Europe

Music Scene: Part of the Middlesbrough, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Classic Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Classic Rock, Rock/Pop, Gritty, 1980s, Album, Rhino

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Slide It In is the sixth studio album by British hard rock band Whitesnake, released in 1984. It was the first Whitesnake album to be released by Geffen Records in the US, but was remixed for the release there. Because of this, two different editions of the album exist, each with its own unique qualities. It was their fourth top 10 album in the UK, peaking at number 9. In 1988 the album re-entered the US charts due to the success of the self-titled Whitesnake album (1987 in Europe), and is certified double platinum. It was the final Whitesnake recording to use the band's original "snake" logo.

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